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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8714

28 May 2004
Contents Publication in full By article 26 / 33
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/internal market
Commission re-launches debate on tax on alcohol in Europe

Brussels, 27/05/2004 (Agence Europe) - In Brussels on Wednesday, the Commission presented a report on the functioning of the Community system of minimum excise rates applicable to alcohol and alcoholic drinks, with a view to a broader debate on the subject. This report looks at the effects of the current system on the smooth running of the internal market, competition caused by differences in excise levels between various types of alcoholic drinks, the real current value of minimum rates set...

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